Care Provided: Day Night
Languages: English
Age: 40-50
Years Experience: 5
Description
My name is Ogechi Linda D, a passionate and experienced female home carer. I have dedicated my career to providing top-notch care and assistance to those in need, specializing in overnight care. I have dealt with a wide range of care types, including Mild Cognitive Impairment, Bedbound individuals, Parkinson's Disease patients, and those suffering from Anxiety and Depression.
While I may not be able to drive, I make up for it with my extensive skills and expertise. I am adept at bathing, toileting, assisting with dressing, providing catheter care, and offering companionship. I strongly believe in building meaningful connections with my clients, ensuring they feel valued and supported throughout our time together.
When I'm not providing care, you can find me indulging in my hobbies. Dancing, card games, puzzles, gardening, and even yoga keep me active and energized. I am also open to caring for pets, be it cats, fish, rabbits, birds, or lizards. My attributes of being caring, friendly, and helpful complement my skills, making me not only a reliable caregiver but also a trustworthy companion.
What motivates me most in this line of work is the opportunity to help people lead independent lives. I find tremendous joy and fulfillment in enabling individuals to maintain their dignity and autonomy, ensuring they can continue enjoying their lives to the fullest. Being a home carer allows me to make a positive impact on the lives of others, and I am grateful for this rewarding career path.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Catheter Care Companionship Cooking Laundry Cleaning Administrative Tasks Hoist Assistance Moving and Handling Medication Reminders Eating and Drinking Assistance
Experience - I have worked with these issues in the past
Mild Cognitive Impairment Bedbound Parkinson's Disease Anxiety Depression Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependent) Type 2 Diabetes (Non Insulin Dependent) Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Epilepsy Heart Disease Stroke Post Operative Orthopaedic Injuries / Broken Bones Cancer Respiratory Illness (COPD, Asthma, etc.) Urinary Disorder (UTI, Incontinence, etc.) Poor or Declining Mobility Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.) Deafness Visual Impairment Physical Disability End Of Life Care ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
I get to work by: Public transport
Can I Drive Patients? No, I cannot drive
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Dancing
Card Games
Puzzles
Gardening
Yoga
Photography
Socialising
Board Games
Video Games
Reading
Watching TV
Music
Sports
Volunteering
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
Lizards
Turtles
Spiders
£15.60/hr
£18.89/hr
£17.70/hr
£18.00/hr
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